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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS1 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and ZS7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was manufactured 3 years before the ZS7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS1 scores against the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic ZS7

 ZS1 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS1

 ZS7 ZS1 
RevealedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS7

 ZS1 ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS1 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS1 vs the ZS7.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS7 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
25
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than others in class (218g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ6 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 gr (0.50 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $350